31Coroner may dispense with inquiry unless inquiry required

#### 31 Coroner may dispense with inquiry unless inquiry required 31 Coroner may dispense with inquiry unless inquiry required (cf [Coroners Act 1980](/view/html/repealed/current/act-1980-027), ss 15(2) and 15A(1)) > > (1) A coroner who has jurisdiction to hold an inquiry concerning a fire or explosion may, unless an inquiry is required to be held under this Part, dispense with the inquiry if the coroner is of the opinion that— > > > > > (a) the cause and origin of the fire or explosion are sufficiently disclosed, or > > > > > (b) an inquiry into the cause and origin of the fire or explosion is unnecessary. > > > (2) A coroner who dispenses with the holding of an inquiry must, if requested to do so by the State Coroner, give the State Coroner written reasons for doing so. > > > (3) A coroner who has previously dispensed with the holding of an inquiry concerning a fire or explosion may subsequently hold an inquiry concerning the fire or explosion if the coroner is of the opinion that the discovery of new evidence or facts makes it necessary or desirable in the interests of justice to hold the inquiry.